Caught Up in Hurricane Idalia’s Florida Flamingo Frenzy
If there’s a silver lining, or pink feathery fringe, to a storm, it’s the presence of wild flamingos in Florida, and I set out to find some.
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My First Time Sleeping in a Glamping Tent Was Amazing!
I recently had my first tent glamping experience, and it was as amazing as I hoped. I was surrounded by Mother Nature while having modern conveniences.
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Florida Travel: Glamping with Goats in Tallahassee
No kidding! I spent a weekend glamping with goats in Tallahassee and it’s just what my soul needed.
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5 Tips for a Memorable Summer 2023 Vacation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. These five tips will make your summer 2023 visit memorable.
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Five Practical Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites this Summer
I spent 10 years living and working in three national parks. Here are my tips for avoiding mosquito bites this summer.
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Learning About Florida’s Sea Life with a Nighttime Seagrass Wading Trip in Englewood
Step into another world to learn about Florida’s sea life during a nighttime seagrass wading trip into Lemon Bay with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center in Englewood, Fla.
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My First Time Swimming with the Bulls. A Jawesome Time with Florida Shark Diving in Jupiter
Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! My experience with Florida Shark Diving out of Jupiter, Fla., was JAWESOME! I needed a little adrenaline rush in my life and this trip on April 1, 2023, yes, April Fool’s Day, was perfect.
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When Your Crystal River Kayaking Trip is Rained Out, Head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
What happens when your Crystal River kayaking trip is rained out? As I learned, “seas” the day and head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Fla.
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What I Learned from Visiting Fort Myers Beach Four Months After Hurricane Ian
A trip to Ft. Myers Beach four months following Hurricane Ian taught me a few things about visiting a tourist destination hit by a natural disaster.
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I’m Prepared for Paczki Day Thanks to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.
I’m prepared for Paczki Day with a visit to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla. Are you?
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